Description
A quick and delightful dish featuring succulent shrimp glazed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Cooked rice or vegetables, for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Whisk until well blended.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the shrimp, seasoning them with a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the shrimp become pink and opaque, flipping halfway.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the cooked shrimp. Stir frequently and allow it to cook for another 2-3 minutes, letting the sauce thicken.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately over steamed rice or alongside your choice of vegetables.
Notes
For a tropical feel, consider adding pineapple chunks or replacing honey with maple syrup. This dish is also great with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: shrimp, honey garlic, quick recipes, protein, seafood, weeknight dinner